Raffaele Schiavi

Who is Raffaele Schiavi?

Raffaele Schiavi is an Italian footballer, who plays as a centre back for Pescara on loan from Parma.

Schiavi's first club was Salernitana, but he only played eight times before joining Lecce in 2005. He had to wait for a chance in the first team however, and had a loan spell at Brescia where he made four appearances. He joined the Serie B team Vicenza Calcio in 2010, in a loan with option to purchase deal. He was a first team regular for Vicenza in the 2010-11 campaign, making 38 appearances with 3 goals.

In June 2011 Vicenza signed him outright, for €750,000. Co-currently Lecce signed the remain 50% registration of Davide Brivio for €750,000.

On 16 July 2011, Schiavi joined the Serie A side Parma F.C. in 5-year contract, also for €750,000. He was loaned to Calcio Padova on the same day.